Treasures along the way

My husband and I had so much fun together today, just the two of us! The sun was out warming us to our core, making us smile within! We headed off for the beach, we took the scenic route today of course! Playing our favorite tunes, windows down our first trip of the season to the Ocean. Here are some pictures to enjoy of some of the side trips we took along the way! We could not resist visiting one of our favorite stops, a place we visit only once a year a pilgrimage of sorts! Picture this... we arrive to our first destination on the way to the beach. We step out of the car and are greeted by an artistically hand painted sign greeting us upon our journey! Sea shell laden narrow walkways, the air smelling of the salty ocean, paths winding around weathered low fences with vines and gorgeous plants weaving in and around

As we walk the path the excitement grows little treasures and sculptures tucked around each bend up to the shops.

As we approached the first shop we listened to the bamboo wind chimes catching the breeze, we made sure to drink in this day noticing every detail set before us! Big old glass window panes little sections of stained glass on this first little shack, ornaments and artwork catching the light, drawing us in. Beautiful bright colors of hand dyed clothing dancing in the wind like prayer flags, sending out their well wishes.

We continued on the path sea shells crunching underfoot to the mature gardens, so many magical varieties of vines trees and wildflowers it was glorious meandering along the garden circle Next up was another shop, tunes of Bob Marley greeted us upon arrival.

We took Joy in finding more hand painted signs along the paths.

Chickens, Emu, Guinea hens, and Koi in their pond also live at this magical place! Last stop the greenhouses, this Gardenmama was one happy girl! Brilliant colors, gorgeous plantings, bright ceramic pots, and the sweet smell of water and the earth mixing as these blooms were given a drink. All of these sights sounds and experiences along the way made us very hungry, back in the car to continue on our journey. Next stop, LUNCH! Vegan burgers were thoroughly enjoyed by us both! Grilled tempeh, purple sticky rice, sweet potato, roasted sunflower seeds, and rosemary-pumpkin pesto combined and grilled into a tomato tortilla… served with sweet potato fries and homemade ketchup! And fresh smoothies for our drinks! oh yum!

Oh, and yes! We did make it to the beach! Pretty fun ending to a pretty fun day!